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The Marina & Yacht Club
The largest marina in Abu Dhabi — up to 350 yachts and sailing boats — framed by a yacht club and a one-kilometre retail and dining promenade.
Explore the master plan
Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi · By Aldar
Marsa Al Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi's AED 100 billion landmark waterfront destination — 6.4 million m² of marina-front living, natural beaches and world culture on the Gulf's most coveted island.
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AED 100BTotal development value — ≈ USD 27.2 billion
6.4M m²Total development area
8 kmOf pristine island waterfront
350Berths — Abu Dhabi's largest marina
5.6 kmOf natural beaches
140 kmInterconnected walkways
46 kmCycling track network
58,000+Future residents
The Final Phase of Saadiyat Island
A Harbour of Culture, Marina & Sea
Marsa Al Saadiyat is a transformative waterfront destination launched by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with a total development value of AED 100 billion. Renamed from the Saadiyat Marina District at launch, its new name honours the UAE's maritime heritage — marsa, the Arabic word for harbour.
Anchored by Abu Dhabi's largest marina — up to 350 yachts and sailing boats — the destination unites private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences with two luxury hotels, a yacht club, three schools and a one-kilometre retail promenade.
Aldar Properties, the capital's largest listed developer, is master developer — and the first homes arrive in H2 2026.
Read the full project overview
Marsa Al Saadiyat marks the activation of the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan — the beginning of the most ambitious chapter yet in the island's evolution.Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak — Chairman, DCT Abu Dhabi & Chairman, Aldar
The Film
Watch the Destination Come to Life
The official launch film of Marsa Al Saadiyat — witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
- 8 km of waterfront and 5.6 km of natural beaches
- 350-berth marina — the largest in Abu Dhabi
- Underground Etihad Rail high-speed station
- Direct walkway to the Saadiyat Cultural District
The Island That Outperforms
Saadiyat: The Gulf's Most In-Demand Address
Saadiyat Island isn't a promise — it's a proven market. Demand here has consistently exceeded supply, and the numbers tell the story.
AED 400MRecord mansion at Faya Al Saadiyat — Abu Dhabi's most expensive home ever sold
AED 5BAldar sales on Saadiyat Island in H1 2025 alone
86%Of Saadiyat buyers are international — Russia, France, UK, China, USA
+202%Abu Dhabi real estate value growth, 2020–2025
Abu Dhabi closed 2025 with a record AED 164 billion in property sales. Aldar posted its highest-ever annual sales of AED 40.6 billion, with 77% of UAE sales going to overseas and expatriate buyers — and Saadiyat Island at the very centre of that demand.
Read the full investment caseDestination Highlights
Composed Around the Marina
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5.6 km of Natural Beaches
Protected shoreline along 8 km of waterfront — the rarest natural beach lifestyle in the capital, minutes from the Cultural District.
Discover the lifestyle
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Mansions, Villas & Residences
Private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences — including a hillside community rising 22.5 metres above the shore.
Why invest
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The One-Kilometre Promenade
The destination's social heart — waterfront retail and dining in the spirit of Mamsha Al Saadiyat, joined by two luxury hotels.
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Culture at Your Doorstep
A scenic walkway links the marina to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena — with Dar Al Funoon rising next door.
Explore the location
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186 km of Active Living
≈140 km of interconnected walkways and a 46 km cycling track place every daily need within walking or cycling distance of home.
Active living networkWhat's Rising on Saadiyat
A Cultural Skyline Still Ascending
Marsa Al Saadiyat completes an island already home to icons — with the next wave of landmarks under construction now.
Open · 2017
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Jean Nouvel's universal museum beneath the rain-of-light dome — the Arab world's most visited museum.
Open · 2025
teamLab Phenomena
The immersive digital-art universe's purpose-built Abu Dhabi home — 17,000 m² of living artwork.
Open · Dec 2025
Zayed National Museum
Foster + Partners' five falcon-wing towers — the national museum of the UAE, telling 300,000 years of history.
Opening · 2026
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Frank Gehry's sculptural museum of modern and contemporary art — the largest Guggenheim in the world.
Opening · 2026
Natural History Museum
Mecanoo's rock-formation museum — home to "Stan" the T. rex and 13.8 billion years of natural history.
Opening · 2030
Dar Al Funoon
Gehry's final masterpiece — a 6,000-seat performing arts landmark with a 2,000-seat hall, 3,500-seat amphitheatre, studio theatre and jazz club.
Priority Registration
Be First in Line — First Homes Launch H2 2026
Register your interest in Marsa Al Saadiyat and receive launch prices, unit availability, payment plans and priority booking access before public release.
- Launch prices & floor plans before public release
- Priority unit selection for registered buyers
- Instant WhatsApp connection with our sales team
- No obligation — your details stay private
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Marsa Al Saadiyat is an AED 100 billion waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, spanning 6.4 million m² across 8 km of waterfront. Master-developed by Aldar, it features Abu Dhabi's largest marina (350 berths), 5.6 km of natural beaches, homes, hotels, schools and cultural venues for more than 58,000 residents.
Sales of the first homes are scheduled for the second half of 2026, with site and infrastructure works beginning in Q3 2026. Register your interest for launch prices and priority access.
Private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments, branded residences and a hillside community of standalone villas rising up to 22.5 metres — plus two luxury hotels and a yacht club.
Aldar Properties — Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer — is the master developer, responsible for the overall masterplan and the delivery of the project's major infrastructure.